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Titles in This Set
Earthquakes & Tsunamis
Sun, Moon and Stars
Living in Space
Storms and Hurricanes
Volcanoes
Astronomy
The Solar System
Your Body
Planet Earth
Weather
Details
Condition: New
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 9789526530758
Publisher: Usborne
Age Range: 5-9 years
Overview
The Usborne Beginners Science Collection is a ten-book hardback set that opens the door to earth science, space and the human body for children moving from picture books into independent reading. Covering earthquakes, volcanoes, astronomy and living in space, each title pairs short, confidence-building text with vivid photography and diagrams, giving young readers a reliable first library of factual science books for home or classroom.
About the Books
Each book focuses on a single big idea, broken into clear, accessible chunks perfect for a beginner reader. Earthquakes & Tsunamis explains fault lines, tremors and real rescue stories, while Volcanoes tours eruptions and the scientists who monitor them. Sun, Moon and Stars and Astronomy introduce the night sky, planets and galaxies, and Living in Space and The Solar System answer everyday questions about astronauts. Closer to home, Planet Earth, Weather and Storms and Hurricanes explore the natural forces shaping our climate, while Your Body introduces how the human body works. Every title is written with the support of a reading expert to help children build vocabulary and confidence as they progress towards reading solo. Bold, full-colour photographs and step-by-step illustrations sit alongside short paragraphs of text, so information never feels overwhelming. Many titles link to Usborne Quicklinks, giving curious readers vetted websites for further exploration. Consistent design across all ten titles helps children navigate contents pages, glossaries and fact boxes alongside subject knowledge. Durable hardback covers suit repeated use at home, in a classroom reading corner, or on a school library shelf.
About the Authors
This collection brings together several experienced Usborne non-fiction authors: Emily Bone, Stephanie Turnbull, Lucy Bowman, Abigail Wheatley, Leonie Pratt and Catriona Clarke. Each has written extensively for Usborne's children's non-fiction ranges, specialising in turning complex science topics into clear, age-appropriate text. Their combined work across the Beginners series is known for balancing accuracy with accessibility, helping children build knowledge and reading confidence one topic at a time.
Why You'll Love This Collection
A brilliant all-in-one science starter library, this hardback set turns big topics - from earthquakes to outer space - into bite-sized, beautifully illustrated reads that keep young learners engaged and asking questions.
Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly from the image shown as this is the current UK edition with UK ISBN.
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